Kamada Ekadashi 2026 is a very auspicious day when Hindu devotees fast and do Puja with unwavering faith to Bhagwan Vishnu and Shri Krishna to get rid of their sins and to frant them with everything they ever wished for. Kamadi Ekadashi 2026 is a very unique Vrat as it is the very first Ekadashi after the Hindu New Year and Chaitra Navratri.
Kamada Ekadashi 2026 : Date & Exact Muhurat
| Kamada Ekadashi 2026 (As per Udya Tithi) | Sunday, 29th March 2026 |
| Kamadi Ekadashi 2026 Tithi Start Time | 08:47 AM on 28th March 2026 |
| Kamadi Ekadashi 2026 Tithi End Time | 07:48 AM on 29th March 2026 |
| Kamada Ekadashi 2026 Parana Date | 30th March, 2026 |
| Kamada Ekadashi 2026 Parana Muhurat | 05:56 AM to 07:09 AM on 30th March, 2026 |
In Hinduism, the day of Puja and Vrat is observed mostly as per the Udya Tithi and thus it will be observed on Sunday the 29th of March, 2026.
Who is Worshipped on Kamada Ekadashi & Why?
On any Ekadashi, Bhagwan Vishnu is worshipped and he is the devotee of the day. But on Kama Ekadashi, Bhagwan Shri Krishna who is also a avatar of Lord Vishnu is worshipped.
As per Hindu Ved and Puranas, Bhagwan Krishna chronicled the need and auspiciousness of this Ekadashi to Yudhishthir , the eldest Pandava. Shri Krishna said that if anyone does Kamada Ekadashi:
- Previous sins are erased
- Misfortune is cleared
- You are blessed with wishes and unfulfilled desires
- Attaining of Moksha or the ultimate liberation becomes easier.
Significance of Kamada Ekadashi
Kamada Ekadashi 2026 is a very spiritually valuable observance as it is the first holy Vrat and Ekadashi as per the Hindu New Year in Hindu Panchang and thus it is very auspicious and sacred.
Major significance of Kamada Ekadashi 2026:
- It is the first Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the year
- Anyone who does this Vrat gets cleared of Bure Karm.
- In Varaha Purana, one can find mentions of this Vrat.
- As it is the start of Hindu New Year, the year starts with auspiciousness and faith.
- This Ekadashi purifies even the most severe sins and Vrat and Upwas purifies your mind and soul.
Benefits of Observing Kamada Ekadashi
Devotees do Puja and Vrat for both religious and spiritual reasons :
- All unfulfilled wishes and desires come true
- Peace of mind is restored and spiritual attained.
- All present and previous sins and karma are erased.
- All matters of lineage and familial relations are resolved and joy prevails.
- Moksha or ultimate salvation and liberation seems attainable
- Life and destiny change for the better.
Dos and Don’ts of Kamada Ekadashi
Dos of the Day
- Wake up at Brahm Muhurat.
- The revered deity of the day is Bhagwan Vishnu and Shri Krishna.
- Make sure to offer Tulsi leaves
- “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” should be recited
- Ekadashi Vrat Katha should either be heard or read
- Donate food, clothes, or money to the needy and poor.
Don’ts of the Day
- Do not eat rice and Genhu
- Tamasic foods like onion, garlic and non-veg should be avoided.
- Do not fight, get jealous and get angry.
- Do not rest a lot.
- Do not harm anybody
How to Observe Kamada Ekadashi Vrat (Brief Guide)
- Wake up at Brahm Muhurat.
- Take a bath and do Puja.
- Put Lord Vishnu or Krishna picture.
- Offer flowers, Tulsi and home made sweets.
- Light Diya and Agarbatti.
- Read Vishnu Sahasranama and Vrat Katha like Papamochani Ekadashi 2026
- Do Nirjala Vrat or Phalahari Vrat as per your health,
- As per your Muhurat given above, do Parana.
Conclusion
Kamada Ekadashi 2026 is a very strong and mentally fulfilling observance which purifies sins, body, mind and soul by erasing sins and bringing Moksha nearer. Observing this vrat with sincerity and discipline not only brings material benefits but also paves the way for spiritual upliftment.
If followed with devotion, this Ekadashi can truly mark a positive turning point in one’s life.